The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) would like to invite the industry to submit their nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame. TIACA’s Hall of Fame recognizes air cargo professionals who play a vital role in the progress of aviation and have helped to shape and grow the industry. READ: Dubai Airport reopens after UAE weather experienced TIACA therefore seek  2024 Hall of Fame nominees who have: demonstrated an innovative spirit; displayed outstanding leadership; and contributed greatly to the development of the air cargo industry. “The Hall of Fame is the most prestigious awa ..read more

Dubai International Airport has announced the resumption of inbound flights at Terminal 1, with Emirates and flydubai flights operating out of Terminal 3, following disruptions caused by record rainfall in the Emirates. However, flight delays are anticipated as extensive clean-up efforts continue. READ: Dubai Airport hit by flash flooding Over two days, more than 1,200 flights were cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions this week. “Dubai International (DXB) has resumed in-bound flights of international airlines operating out of Terminal 1 DXB. Flights continue to be delayed and disru ..read more

Swissport started providing freight forwarder handling in Germany. The new service complements Swissport’s existing portfolio of air cargo services for airlines and will now be rolled out globally across the company’s network. With the launch of forwarder handling, Swissport is expanding its service offerings in the German cargo market. Effective 15 January 2024, Swissport has become JAS’s sole cargo handling agent for Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The two partners have worked on a coordinated implementation to facilitate a smooth transition. READ: Supply Chain Day: Lufthansa Cargo showcases indus ..read more

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at a fourth major airport gateway in North America. The new three-year agreement will see WFS, a member of SATS Group, handle cargo onboard SAS flights to and from Boston. READ: Boeing makes its largest-ever SAF purchase The airline now offers daily Airbus A350 flights between the New England city and the Danish capital, Copenhagen. WFS expects to handle over 8 million kilograms of cargo a year on SAS’s Boston operations, including high volumes of perishables. Boston now joins Los Angeles, New ..read more

On Supply Chain Day, 18 April, Lufthansa Cargo highlights the importance of air freight and how the company facilitates global trade. Lufthansa Cargo invites interested parties for a behind-the-scenes look at the Lufthansa Cargo Center in Frankfurt, the airline’s primary hub for cargo. Frankfurt Airport plays a crucial role as a major hub in Europe. With a handling capacity of 20,000 tons per week, Lufthansa Cargo operates its largest logistics centre worldwide at Frankfurt Airport. To continue supporting companies in participating in global trade amid growing industry demands, Lufthansa Carg ..read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Digitalisation Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, China. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the Charter’s inaugural signatories. The Digitalisation Leadership Charter aims to accelerate the air cargo industry’s digitalisation journey by committing to five key guiding principles. READ: IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 to focus on sustainability Developed in consultation with IATA’s ..read more

The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), hosted by Icelandair in Reykjavík from May 7-9, 2024, will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations. The conference aims to tackle critical issues such as achieving the industry’s ambitious goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, enhancing talent retention and development and making strategic investments to ensure long-term financial stability. READ: Boeing makes its largest-ever SAF purchase Effective and sustainable ground operations are essential for the aviation industry to expand its ec ..read more

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, is celebrating the carrier’s ten-year strategic partnership with Envirotainer, a global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals. This milestone marks a decade of excellence in transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals across the globe, combining Etihad Cargo’s comprehensive global network and expertise with Envirotainer’s innovative container solutions. Since the partnership took flight in 2013, Etihad Cargo has utilised Envirotainer’s unit load devices (ULDs) to enhance the safety ..read more

Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million litres) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally. This is the company’s largest annual SAF purchase, more than 60% higher than its buy in 2023. READ: Dubai Airport hit by flash flooding The blended fuel – 30% SAF made from waste by-products such as fats, oils, and greases and 70% conventional jet fuel – will support the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and Boeing U.S. commercial operational flights. “As our fo ..read more

The United Arab Emirates was hit by an extraordinary deluge on Tuesday, surpassing anything seen since records began in 1949. In one day, Dubai received more than 14 cm of rain, about as much as the UAE receives in a year and a half. Current situation of Dubai Airport pic.twitter.com/rh8wCxEKkj — Dr Honey choudhary (DOCTORS SQUAD ) (@Doctors__squad) April 17, 2024 At Dubai International Airport (DXB), arrivals were paused temporarily, as standing water covered taxiways, with passengers struggling to reach the terminals due to surrounding floodwater blocking roads, sparking travel chaos. In ..read more